Xploration • Curation • Recommendation
Boss's GX-1B Bass Effects Processor exactly matches the Entry Level GX-1 Guitar one - while it comes with its own suite of dedicated Bass-centric onboard effects
Key Points
Boss GX-1B Bass Effects Processor mirrors the entry-level GX-1 guitar unit but with dedicated bass-centric onboard effects: 16 amp types, over 130 BOSS Bass effects, eight simultaneous effect blocks, AIRD authentic tube amp tone, and WAV speaker IR support.
Controls include a non-touch LCD screen, Variable Param 1–3, Menu/Enter/Exit (Exit+Enter = Write), Patch Up/Down footswitches (Patch Down+Up = Tuner), C1 footswitch (Patch Up+C1 = Looper), and a Quick Access control strip (FX1/Comp, OD/DS, AMP/CAB, FX2/EQ, FX3/MOD, Delay, Reverb, Edit, Pedal FX).
Specs: 24-bit AD and 32-bit DA, 32-bit floating processing, 48 kHz, color display, 99 ready-to-play preset memories and 99 user memories, Gear Suite, Livesets, BOSS Tone Studio, USB-C, Bluetooth audio, AA/AC/USB power options, metal panels; 307 x 149 x 56 mm, 1.2 kg.
This is the most affordable unit from the GX line of Boss Multi-Effects Processor - with the same high quality core of effects onboard. And instead to the 23 Guitar amp types and over 140 BOSS Guitar Effects that sit on the GX-1, the GX-1B has its own dedicated suite of Boss Bass effects - with 16 amp types and over 130 BOSS Bass effects.
All the same criteria apply with an identical control interface - just with a separate bank of effects.
Just like the GX-1 is the perfect first / entry Level Guitar Effects Unit, the GX-1B delivers exactly the same experience - but honed for Bass!
Boss is definitely fully catering for both parties independently - meaning most bass player should be entirely satisfied here.
The GX-1B has a high quality robust construction with metal panels - which withstand the rigours of touring - this is the perfect encapsulated Bass Gig Rig!
Main Controls - Non-touch LCD Screen, Variable Param 1, Variable Param 2, Variable Param 3, Menu Button, Down Button, Up Button, Exit Button (Hold to Lock Interface), Enter Button, Exit + Enter is Write. Patch Down Footswitch, Patch Up Footswitch, Patch Down + Up is Tuner, C1 Foootswitch, Patch Up + C1 is Looper.
Quick Access Control Strip - FX1/Comp, OD/DS, AMP/CAB, FX2/EQ, FX3/MOD, Delay, Reverb, Edit, Pedal FX (controls the nature of the adjacent Expression / Volume etc. Treadle).
Rear Panel - 1/4" Mono Input, 1/4" Right Output, 1/4" Left / Mono Output, 1/8" Phones Out, ground screw, 1/4" TRS CTL 2,3 / EXP2, USB-C, 9V DC [-] xxxmA, Power Switch.
Key Features & Specs
- Ultra-portable amp/effects processor for bass with premium BOSS sound and features
- Authentic tube amp tone and touch response via AIRD technology
- 16 amp types and over 130 BOSS effects
- Eight simultaneous effect blocks
- Support for WAV speaker IRs
- Download and share Livesets on BOSS Tone Exchange
- Exceptional audio quality with 24-bit AD and 32-bit DA conversion, 32-bit floating point processing, and 48 kHz sampling rate
- Color display with intuitive effect category buttons
- Three footswitches and an expression pedal with toe switch, all freely assignable
- Gear Suite for fast sound creation and instant recall of curated settings
- 99 ready-to-play preset memories and 99 user memories for storing custom sounds
- Expand control with external footswitches or expression pedals
- Wireless foot control via FS-1-WL and EV-1-WL
- Versatile power options: AA batteries, AC adaptor, or USB
- Compact design fits in a gig bag pocket (OR OPTIONAL CB-BM-S)
- Bluetooth® audio for jamming with tracks
- USB-C® for recording and playback in DAWs
- Dedicated BOSS Tone Studio app (macOS / Windows / iOS / Android) with practice tools (AB repeat,
- speed change, metronome, rhythms)
- Dimensions : 307 x 149 x 56mm
- Weight : 1.2kg
Recommended Accessories
- AC Adaptor : PSA-S Series
- Footswitch : FS-5U, FS-5L, FS-6, FS-7
- Expression Pedal : FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5
- Wireless MIDI Expression Pedal: EV-1-WL
- Wireless Foot Switch: FS-1-WL
- Carrying Bag: CB-BM-S
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